Cardigan Road is in London and in Merton district. SW19 1AP is located in the Wandle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wimbledon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cardigan Road, London, SW19 1AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW19 1AE, SW19 8TB, SW19 1AW, SW19 1BB, SW19 1DB, SW19 1AT, SW19 1BG, SW19 1DP, SW19 1AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW19 1AP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 53.1% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 51.1% | 46.9% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SW19 1AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 55.5% | 54.6% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 34.5% | 4.7% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 3.7% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 66% | 56.1% | -9.9% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 23.7% | 32.8% | 9.1% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SW19 1AP this area, 6.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 66.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.3% | 6.6% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 5.8% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 4.6% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 11% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.5% | 66.3% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 32.5% |
| Other | 7% | 2.3% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 79.1% | 73.6% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -7.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 61.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 61.8% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 20.4% | 12.0% | 6.1% | 14.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 2.4% | -4.5% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 6.6% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 5% | 1.7% | -3.3% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66% | 62.3% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 19.1% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.7% | 8.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 7.1% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 3.2% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cardigan Road was 96.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.1% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cardigan Road has the 29th highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Abbey and the 144th highest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2C Cardigan Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2018-12-19 | £422,571 |
| 2B Cardigan Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2018-12-19 | £475,392 |
| 2A Cardigan Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £503,000 | 2017-09-29 | £522,644 |
| 2A Cardigan Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2014-06-06 | £542,519 |
| 2A Cardigan Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £243,000 | 2004-06-18 | £508,640 |
SW19 1AP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 181 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 30 |
| Information and communication | 29 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 4,018 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,972 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Primary School Garfield Road , SW19 8SB | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Effra Road , Wimbledon SW19 8PW | 4out of 4 | 510 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory CofE School Queens Road , Wimbledon SW19 8LX | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School 3 - 19 Hanover Road , SW19 1EB | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pelham Primary School Southey Road , Wimbledon SW19 1NU | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Wimbledon 59 High Path , SW19 2JY | - not rated | 933 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ricards Lodge High School Lake Road , Wimbledon SW19 7HB | 4out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rutlish School Watery Lane , Merton Park SW20 9AD | 4out of 4 | 2,117 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wimbledon College Edge Hill , SW19 4NS | 3out of 4 | 2,467 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,792 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,177 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 5,460 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willington School Worcester Road , Wimbledon SW19 7QQ | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| St George's Hospital Medical School Cranmer Terrace , SW17 0RE | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon High School GDST Mansel Road , London SW19 4AB | - not rated | 1,657 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Garratt Park School Waldron Road , Earlsfield SW18 3TB | 3out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tram House School Tram House School 520 Garratt Lane , London SW17 0NY | - not rated | 1,997 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 110 | 110 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 54 yd | |
| La Farina | 183 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 57 yd | |
| The Garden Shed | Pub, The Garden Shed, 143-145 Haydons Road | 225 yd | |
| Bonjour Brioche | 88 Quicks Road, Wimbledon | 333 yd | |
| X O Chocolate | 87 Quicks Road, Wimbledon | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sultan Public House | The Sultan, 78 Norman Road | 313 yd | |
| Tunnel 267 | William Morris House, 267 The Broadway | 589 yd | |
| The Nelson Arms | 15 Merton High Street, Colliers Wood | 595 yd | |
| Horse and Groom | The Horse And Groom, 131 Merton High Street | 714 yd | |
| Royal Standard | The Royal Standard, 180 High Street Collier's Wood | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden House Chinese Takeaway | 108 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 58 yd | |
| Golden Place | 128 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 497 yd | |
| Momshad Indian Take Away | 100 Merton High Street, Colliers Wood | 565 yd | |
| Fresh Fish and Kebab | 189 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 658 yd | |
| Aya 2 | 24 Merton High Street, Colliers Wood | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 102 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 58 yd | |
| Tesco | 194 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 576 yd | |
| Tesco | 164-178 High Street Collier's Wood, Colliers Wood | 742 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Morden Road, South Wimbledon | 744 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7-11 Kingston Road, Wimbledon | 748 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haydons Road Recreation Ground Quicks Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 96 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Wimbledon North Road) (Closed) North Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 313 yd |
| South Wimbledon Youth Centre Haydons Road | 330 yd | |
| Wimbledon Leisure Centre PUBLIC BATHS PUBLIC BATHS LATIMER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 421 yd |
| Ymca (London South West) THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 729 yd |
| Browns For Health & Fitness (Closed) 127-129 127-129 High Street Colliers Wood | health and fitness suite | 818 yd |
| Colliers Wood Community Centre 66-72 66-72 HIGH STREET COLLIERS WOOD | 852 yd | |
| Nuffield Health Merton Abbey Fitness & Wellbeing Gym NONSUCH HOUSE NONSUCH HOUSE CHAPTER WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 985 yd |
| Colliers Wood Recreation Ground NORTH GARDENS | grass pitches | 988 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.